Saves time, wax block remains on Back → microtome
Advantages compared with removing
the wax block for re-cooling and then install again
- Saves time, no re-installment on the microtome
- Saves biological material, no need to re-direct the sample
- No risk of damaging the fragile tissue surface
- Re-hydration is quick and easy, just breathe on the KUNZ-CP-10/CP-11, or let it stand in some ice-water.
Recommended routine:
a) First place some wax blocks and the KUNZ CP-10/CP-11 on a cold plate or ice for at least 10 min.
b) Install one block on the microtome and do the trimming
c) Use KUNZ CP-10/CP-11 and cool the block for 10 sec. Return the KUNZ CP-10/CP-11 to the cold plate. (It is ready again after 1 min.)
d) Do the section cut. For several section layers: repeat steps c → d.
e) Install next block for trimming